Category Archives: Community

When we first moved into the new space at Bow Lane, the first reaction of most people was to remark how big it was. The second – how much work needed doing to make it functional and maybe even, comfortable! … Continue reading →

This is always a fun time of year in the Masamba camp, with lots of Christmas -themed events on the agenda! This week alone, we have no less than 8 events, including workshops, rehearsals and shows, with a variety of … Continue reading →

It’s that time of the year again, as all the schools begin to wind down for the Summer holidays, and we begin to move all the sets of drums back to the rehearsal space, where they will be repaired, rested … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that our funding under the Community Services Programme (CSP) has been extended until the end of 2016, guaranteeing us another 3 years of work in the community in Dublin. The CSP is a programme of … Continue reading →

We were delighted to learn that we have been successful in being awarded a grant of €2,416.60 through the Music Capital Scheme! The Scheme, which is managed by Music Network on behalf of the Arts Council, is specifically designed to … Continue reading →

It is with the deepest sadness that we mark the passing of our friend and drumming colleague Angie Gerrity, who lost a long fight with cancer in the early hours of this morning. Angie had been a vibrant member of … Continue reading →

Back in 1994, when the City Arts Centre commissioned Colin Blakey to run a series of drumming workshops for its staff, none of us could have imagined that that group would still be performing, learning and teaching a full 20 … Continue reading →

Another school year starts, and with it, another opportunity to develop some samba skills, with our top drumming tutors. Each year deliver an eight-week basic foundation in samba drumming, covering most of the key instruments, and developing a number of … Continue reading →

This afternoon (Saturday 20th July)), we are providing a free samba workshop for adults as part of the Liberties Festival 2013. The session runs from 12pm – 2pm, or whenever we get too hot, all instruments are provided, and no experience … Continue reading →

With the Easter break but a fleeting memory, we are back in workshop mode in a big way! Last week, we began work on two new projects with old friends. Sarah has been invited back to George’s Hill National School, … Continue reading →